For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 873 students in Chariton, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chariton, IA are Chariton Middle School and Van Allen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chariton, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chariton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chariton, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chariton Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N 16th
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5114
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5114
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Van Allen Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1129 Ashland
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5047
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5047
Gr: 3-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
1215 Linden Ave
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-4712
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-4712
Gr: K-2 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Chariton, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Other Hand High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
140 E Albia Road
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-4723
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-4723
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Chariton, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chariton, IA include Chariton Middle School and Van Allen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chariton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Chariton.
What is the racial composition of students in Chariton?
Chariton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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